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Scott R. Simmons earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1990 from Louisiana State... more

Scott R. Simmons earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1990 from Louisiana State University and his juris doctor in 1993 from Loyola University in New Orleans School of Law. Mr. Simmons was admitted to the Louisiana Bar Association in 1994 and subsequently to the bars of the United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana. He has practiced in the areas o...view profile

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Project finance lawyers deal with large-scale developments, like a gasoline pipeline or a nuclear power generator. Project finance usually involves very large sums of money, with the development's future income used to repay the financing. Project financing can involve multiple banks and lenders, with varying degrees of risk. It is a complicated process, and with so much at stake it must be carefully structured and documented. Project finance lawyers possess a unique blend of finance, business, securities, and insurance law knowledge, and will be very helpful if you are involved in this type of development.